Translation guide
This guide covers how to express the concept of an 'evil practice' in Japanese, ranging from immoral customs and corrupt acts to wicked deeds. It focuses on natural expressions for describing harmful traditions, unethical behavior, and evil actions.
Referring to a practice that is considered morally wrong, corrupt, or harmful, often institutionalized or habitual.
A common term for a bad custom or evil practice, often used in social or moral contexts.
That evil practice is deeply rooted in the village.
A more formal or literary term for an evil or harmful custom, often used in written contexts.
The government is trying to abolish old evil practices.
Refers to an evil or corrupt practice, often with a nuance of a deep-seated social ill.
Bribery is an evil practice in politics.
Describing a specific action that is morally evil or wicked, often with strong condemnation.
A general term for an evil deed or wrongdoing. Suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
He committed many evil practices.
Similar to 悪行, but often implies a criminal or scandalous act. Common in news and literature.
Refers to an inhuman or heinous act. Stronger and more dramatic, often used in formal or literary contexts.
Specifically referring to practices like bribery, fraud, or exploitation in professional settings.
A broad term for injustice, wrongdoing, or corrupt practices. Very common in legal and business contexts.
The company's evil practices came to light through a whistleblower.
Specifically refers to corruption, especially bribery and graft in public office.
悪習 (akushū) refers to a bad custom or habitual evil practice, often social. 悪行 (akugyō) is an evil deed or act, focusing on the action itself. 不正 (fusei) is broader, covering injustice, fraud, and corruption, especially in professional contexts.
Directly translating 'evil practice' as 邪悪な練習 (jaaku na renshū) is incorrect; 練習 means 'practice' as in training, not a custom or deed.
His evil practices were exposed and he was arrested.
Such an evil practice cannot be forgiven.
The minister resigned due to a corruption scandal (evil practice).